The article said that the mid-plate is removable, so anyone who eventually gets the case can try it both ways.

I do like the hard drive setup, looks like the trays themselves are about the thickness of a drive, so they don't add to the obstuction of airflow.
I'd like to see a better picture of the mounts that the trays go into, that's where the blockage will be, depending on how big the holes are.

All in all, it'd work for a server. Stick it in a corner somewhere, let it hum away semi-silently. Might have to consider one of those when
they come out. Though it's not like I have a shortage of cases.